Kafalah: Preliminary analysis of national and cross-border practices

International Social Service/International Centre of Reference for the Rights of Children Deprived of their Family

Through the analysis of over twenty country contexts, the study aims at clarifying in particular: Where does kafalah originate from? What are its characteristics in different States, and how is it recognised or enforced in another State? More importantly, it addresses current challenges in order to ensure that kafalah is indeed a child protection measure respectful of children's rights, both domestically and across borders.

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